By Chris Carter, KAIT: A Trumann man is behind bars after trying to get behind the wheel of a Trumann fire truck. According to Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder, Freddie William English, 34, tried to jump into a city fire truck while fire fighters were working to put out … [Read more...]
By Noah Chast, KTVZ: Fifteen-year U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter Ben Elkind is at his home in Redmond, recovering from a parachute training accident. It's a situation he knew was possible, but never thought would be a reality. “You just think that you’re not … [Read more...]
By Christopher Leach, Lexington Herald Leader: A volunteer firefighter in Eastern Kentucky died Sunday evening after he suffered a heart attack while assisting with a high school graduation parade, according to the Garrett Area Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department … [Read more...]
By Olean Times Herald: An Olean man suspected in several arson cases is being held without bail following a Saturday fire. Responders from the city police and fire departments responded to a fire at approximately 1:44 a.m., which was immediately deemed suspicious … [Read more...]
By KIRO7: A Seattle Fire Department firefighter was injured while fighting a train rail car fire Wednesday night. The fire broke out before 8:30 p.m. in the 8200 block of Airport Way South. The firefighter was taken to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition. Read the … [Read more...]
By AgriLife Today: Very hot temperatures and mostly dry conditions during the week will decrease live and dead fuel moisture in vegetation through May 20 for much of the state. A general trend of increasing wildfire activity is likely for Central, East and South Texas. By … [Read more...]
By KLTV: The Smith County Fire Marshal’s office resumed their investigation this morning. Fire Marshal Jay Brooks said the cause is still undetermined. Crews had to stop last night due to the amount of heat in the home. Last night we received information that kids could have … [Read more...]